By Greg Fischer, Program SupervisorTri-County Health Network (TCHNetwork) is gearing up to help local residents enroll in health insurance during the 2021 Open Enrollment Period. Open Enrollment officially begins November 1 and runs through December 15to ensure coverage starting January 1, 2021. An extended enrollment period runs from December 16th to January 15th for coverage… Continue Reading
By Gina Gurreri, Community Programs Development SupervisorOn a hike this weekend, an out-of-state visitor asked me what I do for work in this area. When I explained that I manage Skippy, Tri-County Health Network’s mobile dental clinic that provides oral healthcare to children in the San Miguel, Ouray, West End, and Delta region, they remarked… Continue Reading
Dear TCHNetwork,It has been such a tough year for everyone. The pandemic and the economic recession have been so hard for me. To make matters worse I come from a family of immigrants. While many of my friends are able to count on money from the government during COVID-19, my family does not qualify for… Continue Reading
Written by Paul Reich, Behavioral Health Program ManagerWhile headlines across the United States focus on the loss of life due to COVID-19, it is important to recognize that September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and September 6th to the 12th is Suicide Prevention Week. In 2018, over 48,000 Americans died by suicide, including almost 1,300… Continue Reading
Written by Paul Reich, Behavioral Health Program ManagerTraditional religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, have long viewed suicide as a sin against God. The Catholic Church used to forbid a funeral mass or burial in a Catholic cemetery, considering suicide a mortal sin. Until quite recently, suicide was illegal in some Western European countries, with… Continue Reading
Written by Sami Damsky, Behavioral Health Outreach Coordinator Education and PreventionSuicide prevention begins with education. While I do not expect everyone in our community to know everything about suicide, I DO want everyone to know about local resources and where to go for support. So often in our rural mountain community, we hear how we… Continue Reading
Written by Corinne Cavender, Behavioral Health Operations Coordinator When someone is diagnosed with cancer, we don’t call her a cancer. We use positive descriptors like “strong”, “brave”, and even “hero”. When someone breaks his leg, we encourage medical attention and ample time to heal. So, why am I not strong, brave, or someone’s hero because… Continue Reading
By Gina Gurreri, Community Programs Development Supervisor Back-to-school time is often a time to check up on your child’s needs. Do they need a new backpack or new shoes? Do they need a physical for sports or immunizations? Do they have the school supplies and books they’ll need for classes?What about their oral health needs?Tooth… Continue Reading
By Julia Johnson, School-Based Programs CoordinatorAs summer comes to an end, students and school staff start to get ready to go back to school. Transitions are not always easy, and this time there is a lot of stress from uncertainty about what school and even the future looks like.“Chronic stress decreases memory and cognitive flexibility,… Continue Reading
By Ruth Homan, Community Health WorkerWith back-to-school quickly approaching and new lunch rules being implemented, here are some tips for packing fun and nutritious lunches. Let’s feed those brains and growing bodies with great meals on the go that are just as fun as leaving campus! Packed Lunch Planning and PrepA great way to get… Continue Reading
